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Signing up for Active Reserves 2023
The Ministry of Defence has started to accept applications for the Active Reserves (AR) 2023. Above all else, AR soldiers undergo training to serve alongside the armed forces mainly in emergency situations in support of the Slovak Armed Forces' ta…
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Lieutenants graduating from Aviation Faculty of Technical University of Košice to strengthen Slovak Air Force
Among the 60 Master of Engineering (MEng) graduates from the Aviation Faculty of the Technical University (LF TUKE) of Košice were four officer cadets of the General M. R. Štefánik Armed Forces Academy who joined the ranks of commissioned officers…
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State-owned KONŠTRUKTA - Defence is planning to expand its capacities and create new jobs in Moldava nad Bodvou
Whilst working under the remit of the Ministry of Defence, state-owned KONŠTRUKTA - Defence is planning to expand its repair and manufacturing capacities as part of its Maintenance & Repair Services (MRS) in Moldava nad Bodvou. Thanks to this, new…
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Deputy Defence Minister Majer congratulates WW2 veteran Ailsa Doman on her 95th anniversary
Today (10 June 2022), Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer was delighted to congratulate WW2 veteran Ailsa Doman, a Slovak lady with British roots, on her 95th anniversary at Holíč House Residential Care Home where she is resident. Deputy Defen…
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Slovakia has so far supported Ukraine with approx. €154m in military aid
Slovakia has so far supported Ukraine with approx. €154m in military aid. In their today's conversation, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and his Ukrainian counterpart Olexii Reznikov discussed, among others, the next tranche of military assistance f…
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International commemorations for victims of Nazi reprisals in WW2
At the commemoration ceremonies held at the Nemecká and Kalište Memorials today (Wednesday 8 June 2022), senior officials of the MOD and the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Museum along with the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Slovakia, repr…
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Cabinet approves Ministry of Defence's Long-Term Defence Development Plan with Outlook to 2035
Today (Wednesday 8 June 2022), the Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Defence-proposed Long-Term Defence Development Plan with an Outlook to 2035. This strategic document sets out the goals of and procedures for generating, sustaining and develo…
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B9 Defence Ministerial: Jaroslav Naď meets for talks with B9 Defence Ministers, UK Defence Secretary and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
Speaking in a video conference with the Bucharest Nine (B9) Defence Ministerial on Monday (6 June 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď met for talks with his fellow B9 Defence Ministers, UK Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace, U.S. Assistan…
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Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď welcomes Sweden's decision to join NATO
Today (5 June 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď welcomed Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden Peter Hultqvist to Slovakia with a Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence in Bratislava. In their bilateral meeting, they explored a rang…
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Marian Majer meets with State Secretary of the Ministry of National Defence of Romania Simona Cojocaru
Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer met with State Secretary of the Ministry of National Defence of Romania Simona Cojocaru on the margins of GLOBSEC 2022 in Bratislava today (3 June 2022). The core topics of their conversation covered Russia's i…
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Deputy Defence Minister Majer: We welcome and support all activities that are bringing Georgia closer to the Alliance
On the margins of GLOBSEC 2022 in Bratislava today (3 June 2022), Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer met First Deputy Defence Minister of Georgia Lela Chikovani. The two counterparts spoke about SVK-GEO defence ties, including steps towards defe…
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Minister Naď: With Bulgaria, we share common interests that we want to pursue as part of our European and trans-Atlantic partnership
Today (3 June 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď had the pleasure of receiving Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria Dragomir Zakov for talks at MOD Main Building in Bratislava. Their conversation was dominated by a range of themes, co…
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Marian Majer meets Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central and Eastern Europe Robin L. Dunnigan for talks on Ukraine and defence cooperation
Today (2 June 2022) at the Slovak Ministry of Defence, Deputy Defence Minister Majer met with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central and Eastern Europe Ms Robin L. Dunnigan from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affair…
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Minister Naď declares Slovakia's interest in building strong and prosperous ties with Greece
Today (2 June 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď welcomed Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos to the Ministry of Defence in Bratislava. The two leaders consulted closely on defence and security affairs,…
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CONTRACT FOR DELIVERY OF ZUZANA 2 HOWITZERS TO UKRAINE SIGNED
KONŠTRUKTA - Defence, the state-owned and MOD-run company, signed a commercial contract on the delivery of Zuzana 2 Self-propelled Gun Howitzers (SpGHs) to Ukraine on Wednesday 1 June 2022. Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: ”The conclusion …
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Readout of Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad's call with new Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď held his first working call with his Hungarian counterpart, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky who has been in office since 24 May 2022. Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “More than ever before, we find ourselves in a c…
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Readout of Defence Minister Jaroslav Naďs video call with Ukrainian Defence Minister Reznikov: “Ukraine has great confidence in us."
Today (30 May 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and his Ukrainian counterpart Oleksii Reznikov met over video call, to discuss the developments in Ukraine and the different forms of additional security aid from Slovakia. Defence Minister Jar…
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Minister Naď on UN Peacekeepers' Day: “Peace is one of the most valuable assets“
Since its establishment on 1 January 1993, the Slovak Republic has been part of UN peacekeeping forces and operations. Over the past 29 years, thousands of Slovak servicemen and women have so far rotated in and out of 16 peace operations under the…
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80th anniversary of Op Anthropoid: Minister Naď meets Czech Defence Minister Černochová in Prague
To mark the 80th anniversary of Op Anthropoid, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď has made an official visit to the Czech Republic to meet with Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová. Assistance for Ukraine, the Czech contribution to NATO's multination…
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SVK Military Police maritime team to assist in guarding the international waters of the Baltic Sea
Starting from today (26 May 2022), members of the SVK Military Police (MP) will be tasked with patrolling duties on board a German Navy frigate during its deployment with the Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) in the Baltic Sea. Deputy Defen…
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Minister Naď meets Spanish Ambassador Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos
Today (24 May 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Slovakia, Her Excellency Ms Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos along with Spain's non-resident Defence Attaché to Slovakia, Col Miguel Golmayo Fernandéz …
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Ukraine Defence Contact Group: Defence ministers confirm their willingness to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia's aggression in virtual meeting
Building on the 26 April outcomes of the multilateral talks on support for Ukraine at Germany's Ramstein Air Base, the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) convened in Ministers of Defence format in a virtual meeting today (23 May 2022). After an …
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Almost 200 new military professionals swear their Oath of Allegiance at Martin base
194 trainee soldiers, 55 women included, have completed a passing out parade to mark the end of their seven-week-long initial military training (IMT) at the Training and Mobilisation Replenishment Base Martin. Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer …
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MOD to make best use of replacement parts from Materiel Reserves Agency's stocks
The MOD is to take delivery of 686 pieces of replacement parts from the Materiel Reserves Agency's stocks to be used mainly for repairs of support and combat vehicles such as P-V3S trucks, BVP-1 and BVP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, and T-72 tanks…
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Defence Minister Naď in Brussels for discussions on European security and defence cooperation
In a series of meetings at the EU Defence Ministerial in Brussels today (17 May 2022), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď addressed the most topical issues in defence and security, as EU defence ministers came together for discussions at the Foreign Af…
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Deputy Defence Minister Majer pays visit to Italy to discuss Ukraine and defence industry support and cooperation
Over the past few days, Deputy Defence Minister Majer has been visiting Italy for a series of meetings with Italy's top defence and security officials – including with Undersecretary of State for Defence Stefania Pucciarelli and Chair of the Parli…
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Trials of tracked armoured fighting vehicles completed as part of Slovak AFV competition
As part of the Slovak Tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) competition, the Military Technical and Testing Institute (VTSÚ) Záhorie has completed trials of the tracked armoured platforms offered to the Ministry of Defence by the shortlisted int…
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Minister Naď at IDEB 2022: A stable security industry is one of the fundamental pillars of defence and security
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď, Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer and Chief of Defence Gen Daniel Zmeko took part in the official opening ceremony of the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava (IDEB) 2022, a showcase of the latest military …
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STRENGTH - COURAGE - READINESS is the motto of this year's Voluntary Military Training
Following a two-year pause over the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Defence has resumed its Voluntary Military Training (VMT). Those interested in joining the VMT programme are invited to submit their application for the VMT selection proced…
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Victory in Europe Day: Defence Minister Naď marks 77th anniversary of end of World War II
To mark the 77th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď attended a special wreath laying service at the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Museum in Banská Bystrica. In the natio…
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